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Covid update Jan 11: 14 community cases
A new case in Wellington is linked to the Hidden Valley Festival.
Covid Dec 24: 62 new community cases, person dies in hospital
A person with Covid-19 has died at Auckland's North Shore hospital.
Covid Dec 23: 56 new community cases
Thursday December 23
There are 56 new community cases of Covid-19 today.
Of these, 42 are in Auckland, 4 in Waikato, 6 in Bay of Plenty, 2 in…
Covid Dec 22: 56 new community cases, 6 Omicron cases
The total number of international arrivals infected with Omicron has increased to 28.
Covid-19: Govt introduces plan to minimise risk of Omicron
New measures are in place to keep Omicron out of the community for as long as possible.
Waitangi Tribunal finds Govt Covid response actively breached Treaty
“Māori were put at a disproportionate risk of being infected by Delta” than others, Tribunal found.
Covid update Dec 20: 69 new community cases
The country now has 22 Omicron cases.
Covid: New Zealand is 90 percent fully vaccinated
New Zealand has just hit a Covid-19 milestone.
Covid-19: Vaccine for children could be available next year
Children between the ages of 5 and 11 could soon be eligible to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
Covid update Dec 15: 74 cases, person dies in hospital
A person with Covid-19 has died at Tauranga Hospital.
Covid update Dec 14: 80 new cases
Tuesday December 13
Today there are 80 new cases of Covid-19.
Of these cases, 51 are in Auckland, 21 in Waikato, 7 in Bay of Plenty, and 1…
Covid update 10 Dec: 95 new cases, 2 deaths
Friday 10 December
Today there are 95 new cases of Covid-19.
Of these, 75 are in Auckland, 11 in Waikato, 5 in Bay of Plenty, 2 in Canterbury,…
Covid update 9 Dec: 103 new cases
Rapid antigen testing will be available for free from pharmacies across New Zealand
Too much screen use is giving young people a dry eye disease typically seen in elderly
Aotearoa youth who spend long hours in front of screens are showing signs of an eye condition more commonly found in the elderly, according to new…
Revealed: the sunscreens that don’t live up to their SPF claims
Who's slipping, who's slopping, and who's slapping?
Covid update 5 Dec: 106 new cases
Sunday 5 December
There are 106 new cases today.
Three are in Northland, 93 are in Auckland, eight are in Waikato, one is in Whanganui, and one is…
Covid update: 86% of eligible population vaccinated; 89 people in hospital
Tuesday 30 November
86 percent of those eligible for the vaccine have now had both doses. There are also 134 new cases today.
Of the new cases, 1…
Covid-19 Update: 182 new community cases
Today there are 182 new community cases.
Covid update: 1 death; Booster rollout beginning; 82 in hospital
From tomorrow, anyone eligible for a booster shot can get one. An elderly person has also died.
Covid update: 145 new cases, 77 in hospital, one death
Officials are assessing international information on the new Omicron strain.
Covid update: 78 people in hospital. 173 new cases
More than 2 million My Vaccine Passes have been issued ahead of next week.
Covid update: 1 death; 77 people in hospital; 178 new cases
Another person with Covid has died. Today’s new community cases are in Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes and MidCentral.
The Ministry of Health said the…
Covid update: 215 new cases and more info on vaccines and businesses
There are 215 new community cases today: 196 in Auckland, 11 in Waikato, four in Northland.
NZ will move to traffic light system on December 3
Jacinda Ardern confirmed today that the whole country will shift to the traffic light system.
Covid update: 205 new cases, one new death
Today there are 205 new cases of Covid-19 to report.
Covid update: 83 in hospital; 12 DHBs reach 90% first dose vaccination milestone
Of those in hospital, 5 are in ICU. There are also 149 new cases today.
Experts answer: When is it safe to fuck strangers under the Covid-19 traffic light system
With all the rules about public health during Covid, one piece of information has been missing.
Covid update: 2 deaths; 167 new community cases
Two elderly people have died with Covid in hospital. There are also 167 new cases.
Covid update: Auckland border opening up December 15; 194 cases and 1 death
Auckland's border set top open. Proof of vaccination, or a negative test within 72 hours required.
LGBTQIA+ competency questions now included in medical school interviews
The questions will assess knowledge of health issues for LGBTQIA+ communities.